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LOT 2109
Miscellaneous Vintage Pin Badge Collection
CIRCA 1980S A.D. AND LATER
1 3/8 - 2 1/2 in. (51 grams total, 37-63 mm).
Including 'Keep Britain in Europe', 'Nicaraguan Revolution' and other types. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a S.W. London gentleman, acquired in the 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Stuart Period Gold Memento Mori Ring with Jewelled Skulls and Crossed Bones
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £12,350
Comprising a hefty hoop with scooped upper face, alternating applied skulls and crossed bones on the upper face decorated with white enamel, the eyes, noses and mouths of the skulls set with diamonds(?). 10.99 grams, 27.06 mm overall, 15.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Private collection of a North London lady before 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12771-237884. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The memento mori jewellery of the 16th and 17th centuries served as wearable ‘reminders of mortality’. Typical motifs within this genre included skulls, skeletons, crossbones, hourglasses, coffins, the gravedigger’s pick and shovel, and various other emblems of death and decay. -
Post Medieval Silver Retainer's Badge with Hand
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Depicting an extended right hand with acorns(?) and foliage. 3.06 grams, 21 mm
From continental Europe. Previously part of an East Anglia, UK, collection. Acquired in 1983 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK. Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Post Medieval Bronze and Other Artefact Group
17th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Including lion holding a shield statuette, spoon, buttons, large military belt buckle, horse harness pendant, lead button, scotch terriers pendant and others. 683 grams total, 10-78 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
N.B. This lot is for UK buyers only.
